Gaming In Real Life

Gaming In Real Life•www.gaminginreallifepodcast.com

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A podcast about board games and joy.

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Episodes

Episode 8- Board Gaming Biases

In their eighth episode, John and Gina explore their board game biases, discuss the role of box art, and try to figure out how boats work.

Aug 16, 2017•52 min

Episode 7- Unpacking Geekway to the West

In their seventh episode, John and Gina chat with other attendees at Geekway to the West, get the inside scoop from a Geekway board member, and discuss bad sport squirrels.

Jun 12, 2017•56 min

Minisode 4: Geekway to the West, Day 4

In their fourth and last minisode from Geekway to the West, John and Gina reflect on this year's convention experience, what they'll do differently next year, and ,frankly, gush a lot about how perfect everything was.

May 22, 2017•13 min

Minisode 3: Geekway to the West, Day 3

In their third minisode, John and Gina talk about day three of Geekway to the West, plans for the final day, and how to roleplay as a cave.

May 21, 2017•21 min

Minisode 2: Geekway to the West, Day 2

In their second minisode, John and Gina talk about their second day at Geekway to the West, what's left on their gaming lists, and how to be good sport squirrels.

May 20, 2017•18 min

Minisode 1: Geekway to the West, Day 1

In their first minisode, John and Gina report on their first impressions of Geekway to the West and what they're looking forward to playing this weekend.

May 19, 2017•19 min

Episode 6 - How to Play Games in a Hotel: Geekway to the West and Other Conventions

In their sixth episode, John and Gina look forward to Geekway to the West, give their convention tips, and discuss the pickle situation.

Apr 29, 2017•41 min

Episode 5 - Love Games

In their fifth episode, John and Gina talk about date-appropriate games, the parallels between consent and playing with reluctant gamers, and why it sucks to be related to a Scrabble champion. Music: “Nothin’ Doin’ 1.3” by Ari de Niro From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC “Arcade Paradise” by Scott Holmes From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC “Drop Top” by Ryan Little From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC ND

Mar 31, 2017•1 hr 5 min

Episode 4 - Death and RPGs

In their fourth episode, John and Gina discuss the design of death, fond memories from role-playing games, and the lack of opportunities for recreational pole vaulting. Music: "Time Travel (Feat. Blanchard De Wave)" by Jasmine Jordan From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC ND "Celestial Navigation" by Blue Dot Sessions From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC "Nothin' Doin' 1.3" by Ari de Niro From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC

Jan 15, 2017•39 min

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